SMART or not SMART Nod y wers Learning

SMART or not SMART? Nod y wers: Learning how to set targets

What is a SMART target? • S - Specific (avoid creating a broad subject) • M – Measurable (something you can tell when you’ve completed it) • A – Achievable (you’ve got to be able to do it!) • R – Relevant (it should be something you can do and is relevant) • T – Time-bound (you need a deadline to work to)

What is the point of a SMART target? • It gives you something to aim for. • You can choose something in particular to focus on. • You can see how you are progressing and what you need to do to improve. • It makes your goal manageable and keeps you motivated.

SMART or not SMART? Which of the following targets are SMART?

Target 1: • “I want to learn more French vocabulary” Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Target 1: • “I want to learn more French vocabulary” • Not SMART – no level of how much vocabulary to learn and no date to assess Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Target 2: • “I aim to get at least 9/10 on the BBC GCSE Bitesize tests on World War I and II by 17 th December” Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Target 2: • “I aim to get at least 9/10 on the BBC GCSE Bitesize tests on World War I and II by 17 th December” • SMART – very specific subject, mark aim, easily assessed and a date given Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Your task: • Write down your achievements so far this year. (Work/hobbies/interests - have you sang in the choir/played for a team/scored a goal/got a high mark in a test etc…) Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Your task: • Create 2 SMART targets : – 1 x school work – 1 x other Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Peer Assess • Show your partner and discuss if they are SMART or not SMART. Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Plenary • What have you learned about target setting today? • Write a text message to explain to a friend!